The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-16

for light batteries and for cavalry eXer-
cisos, and since its establishment for these
purposes has been authorized by Congress
il has been deemed true economy TO erect
only buildings OF substantial and perma-
ncnt natuw, 50 that with the new equip.
mcnt of brcech loading steel field guns,
metal carriages and improved harness now
being manufactured by the ordnance de-
partment, the service will probably derive
marked attention from this station for q
number OF years"
Gen. Sheridan does not look favorably
upon the proposition Of Gen. Miles 20 sep
arate the Indians now at san Carlos into
several camps, about 100 or POO miles
apart, dceming il for the best interest Of
the Territory of Arizona and the Indians
themselves that they should be kept in
one body and the duties necessary for their
control concentrated ut single point.
Divided into different bands, he says,
each lOcatisn might become the center OF
disturbances, and the difficulties OF their
supervision would be greatly increased.
The general expresses regret at the fact
of Il slight increase in the number OF deser-
tions during the wear, and sees no remedy
for it. He looks favorably on the new
plan OF monthly payments. The recruit
ing service, he says, has enlisted an in
creased number OF good men. Discipline
is good. The artillery, infantry and cav
airy schools are reported TO be doing good
work and the army has improved in rifle
practice. The general rcncws his recon-
mendation that 5000 men be added to the
army, aud that two majors and two cap
tains he added 10 each infantry regiment.
lie recommends the appointment OF a
! board TO frame revised tactics TO meet the
changes in handling men occasioncd by
! changes in the methods ofwar. The general
urges Il measure highly promotive OF clli-
cheney, the retirement OF about eighty old
officers who are unfit for duty bur whose
retention on the active list entails
| additional work on men who are, at the
same time, withheld from promotion there
by. On the question of arms, the report
SAYS the time is near at hand when the
army should be supplied with machise
guns, and says that unlcSsan effective arm
of this character Is developed by an Amer
lean manufacturer very soon, the govern
mcnt should adopt some foreign repeating
gun. On the subject Of our coast dctonscs
the general says that they have continued
to dcteriomtc during the year; that ade-
quatc dclcnses must be the work ot wears
and attained at heavy outlay. IN the
meantime, he says, the dynamite gun cX-
pcrimcnss show valuable qualities and
good results within their range,
aud that experimenting with a view to
their further development should DE en-
coumgcd. Desirable features are the speed
with which they can be manufactured
aud their comparative incNpensiyeness
Gen. sheridan concludes his report as fol-
lows II am strongly in favor Of the gen.
crll government extending all possible aid
10 the national guard Of the different
States, rs they constitute body Of troops
! that In any great emergency would form
au important part in our military force.
/ They should bc armed with the best
weapons. amply provided with complete
camp AMI garrison equipagc and in
I structcd iu the various drills aud
exercised according 10 the tac.
| ties and systems followed in the
| regular army. according 10 my obSCrya-
| lion AMI experience, most Of the State
| troops nov march well and handle the
| gun well. 'bur fhiy are dciicicn; in disci-
/ pliuc aud IN all the duties chat teach q
I soldier 10 take care OF himself while Ia
camp or upon a march. This defect can
| best uc overcome by establishing some
/ system OF cncampmcnt under the control
anil direction and at the entire expense Of
/ the general government in the develop.
! mrnt ~ such measure the entire army,
~ well rs myself personally, will be- glad
| tn rndcr such assistance as lies Ia our
power. and recommend that the iayom-
bic consideration oi the subject may Do
! commended 10 Congress"
~ PARTIAL 10 VETERANS
\ committee Of the Union Veterans
union called upon the President TODAY,
| aud requested that veterans in the public
service ri clerks shall not be- compelled ~
enter into competitive examinations Ia ~.
tain their positions, and that whore they
voluntarily enter examinations ior prpmo.
lion preference be- given them. The Pres
ilcut said ho would consider the matter